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Property Features

• 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath
  (0 BR Main / 5 BR Second)
• 7,437 Square Feet - Site Built
  (3,570 Main / 3,867 Second)
• Historic 2-Story Built in 1881
• All Brick Exterior
• 3-Car Garage - Attached - REAR
• Lot Size: 0.68 Acres - 148 X 197
• Annual Property Taxes: $20,688

The Watson House is one of Franklin?s most treasured historic residences?an architectural masterpiece built in 1881 and featured in Treasures of America and Where to Find Them by Reader?s Digest in 1974. Designed by Hugh Cathcart Thompson, the acclaimed architect of Nashville?s Ryman Auditorium, this remarkable home has been owned by only four Franklin families throughout its storied history. A striking example of Second French Empire French Victorian architecture, the home is distinguished by its mansard roof, segmental arched openings, bracketed eaves with pavilions, central tower, and an extraordinary cornice that creates a commanding presence. A rare decorative urn crowns the pediment at the tower, while the ornate front porch features graceful arches and balustrades, welcoming guests with timeless elegance. Inside, historic authenticity meets grand scale. A stunning double parlor is divided by impressive pocket doors, separating the living and dining rooms beneath soaring 13-foot ceilings. Original front windows open as doors to the front porch, filling the home with natural light. Seven beautifully preserved marble fireplaces grace the parlors and bedrooms, and the original newel staircase remains a breathtaking focal point. Upstairs, the original clawfoot tub remains intact, preserving the home?s historic charm. Thoughtful renovations by the current owners honor the home?s legacy while enhancing modern livability. Improvements include a historically accurate reconstruction of the front porch, replacement of the ornamental sheet-metal finial, matching of original flooring materials, a renovated kitchen and pantry with custom bar, restoration of an original bedroom, an updated primary closet and rebuilt primary bath shower, and a refreshed guest suite/apartment. A side porch added in 1910 offers peaceful views of 3rd Ave. Rich in history, architectural significance, and refined restoration, the Watson House is a rare opportunity to own a true Franklin landmark.

Listing Company: Onward Real Estate

Priced at
$7,750,000

$1,042.09/sqft.

14 Days on the Market

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Room Descriptions & Dimensions
Living Room - Formal	17x15
Dining Room - Formal	21x15
Kitchen - Kitchen Island	19x16
Den	24x19
Other Room - Library	18x15
Bedroom 1 - Suite	21x15
Bedroom 2	19x16
Bedroom 3	18x16

Additional Details & Features

• Flooring: Finished Wood, Tile
• Double Vanities & Shower Only in Primary Bath
• 7 Fireplaces
• Garage Door Opener
• Patio, Screened Patio/Deck, Covered Porch
• Cooling: Central Air Cooling
• Heating: Central Heat
• City Water/Public Sewer

School Information

Johnson Elementary | Freedom Middle School | Franklin High School

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214 3rd Ave S in Historic Downtown Franklin, Franklin, TN 37064

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